The Portland daily press., 1887-10-10

pair of Turkish slippers from Miss Mae Far
ley, presented to her by teacher in one OF
the schools of that country; paddock from
cell No. A, Sing Sing prison, from Harvey
Bell; handsome oval picture frame, repre-
knife, by Billy Erwin of Cumberland
Mills BILLY" is an original genius, his
handiwork grazing the table OF many homes
in this community; an Indian war club, pre-,
| scented by Mrs. j. ID. KDowlton, once used
| by the chief of an old tribe existing in Mas
sachusets some $50 years ago. The club has
| been handed down from the knowlton an
cestry, with foot stove and warming pan OF
| ancient date.
The selectmen's room was converted into
| an art gallery, and the walls decorated with
| handsome oil and crayOn pictures, executed
| by home talent, and numerous beautiful
| steel engravings. There were 600 persons
| present at the Friday evenings entertain
ment, quite a number coming from Portland.
The drama among the Breakers" was pre-
sented in 2 fine manner by the "lyanhoe
Dramatic Club" 1t was the first appear
ance OF the new company on the stage, and
they were greeted with hearty applause.
Saturday afternoon the hall was opened to
the the children, aud the band played a
number of fine selections. The entertain
ment in the evening called out good house.
The programme was singing, "rhe Artille-
rrists Oath" by the quartette, The Silent .
mich. THE Two Roses" by the quartette,
Three Polkas, by Master Willie Maybery,
cornetist, Miss Maud BODICE, piano accompa-
mist, "Sleep on the Pillow" serenade by the
furnished the supper Friday evening and
Saturday evening it was provided by the
ladies of Saccarappa. The fair will close to-
night with band concert, assisted by Mas
ter Willie Mayberry and Mr.. Billy Cook and
his two boys with banjo, bones and songs.
The pumbar of VnfQQ for Mr. H0dc1Or
and Mr.. Warren on the cane was over 1000
Saturday. afternoon. The voting will end
this evening.
The Ivanhoe Dramatic Club was organic
in this village Sept. 23d, with the following
officers.
Presdent-L Fl. Bracketl.
Vice President-D. Il. Cutter.
Secretary and Treasurer Miss Lillian Ogden.
Business Manager-G. w. FOlger.
Stage Managerial. p. Richardson.
The club will give a series of entertain
ments during the winter.
Mrs Joseph Knight gathered a pint or
more OF nice large raspberries from bushes
near her house, on the 9th inst, and divided
the. lot with her neighbor and sent the re-
maioder across the water to friends in
London.
The Buxton Grange fair will close with
grand ball Wednesday evening. Twombly's
orchestra. fthis village will furnish the
music; A large party of young people will
participate in the festivities.
GoRHAM
The committee appointed at the last meet
ing of Gorham Lodge, l. 0. o. F., to draft
resolutions on the death of Levi H. Bean,
Past Grand, present the following resolu-
tions
Inasmuch as 1t has seemed best to our Heaven
ly Father to remove our esteemed brother, Levi
II. Bean from our number. be it
Resolved, That we deeply feel the loss of his
cheering words, wise counsel, and kindly nfu-
ence; and, knowing him as true Odd Fellow
faithful, devoted husband, valued citizen a 10y
al friend, and just and upright man, sincere
ly mourn that we meet our brother Levi no more.
RESOLVED, That We extend our heartfelt sympa-
thy to his bereaved family in their hour of Attic
ton, and can but point them to our Heavenly
Father, ''who doeth all things WE'LL"
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread up
on the records of this lodge, and copy trans
mitted to the family of our brother, and also to
the daily papers. LEWIS MCCLELLAN,
GEO. r. EMERY,
ID. Il. WHITTIER,
Committee on Resolutions
At the county fair in Gorham, owing to a
misunderstanding, the first prize on fat cat
tie was awarded TO Isaac l.. johnson. The
committee found out their error, and have
now awarded the prize to Murch Bros, to
whom they say it belongs.